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Passing the Torch at the Bartlesville Chamber of Commcerce

Sep 24, 2025

Bartlesville Chamber of Commerce President Sherri Wilt appeared on KWON Radio's COMMUNITY CONNECTION as President for the last time. Sherri announced several weeks ago that she is retiring on September 30.  On this program. Sherri was accompanied by the Chamber's interim preside ... read more »

Civitan Paddle Party for Inclusive Playground Equipment for Jane Phillips School

Sep 24, 2025

The Bartlesville Civitan Club is holding a Paddle Party to raise funds for inclusive playground equipment for special needs kids at Jane Phillips School.   Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Joe Sears with Civitan and Stacey Goodwin,the principal of Jane Phillips School reminded list ... read more »

Heart Matters Presents Guard Their Heart

Sep 24, 2025

Protecting youngsters from online dangers is the "heart of the matter" for Heart Matters in Bartlesville--a Christ-centered organization that provides digital media safety programs for children, youth, and families. Appearing on COMMUNITY CONNECTION, Penny Meadows and Dorea Pot ... read more »

Cherokee Nation, US Sign Transfer for Claremore Hospital

Sep 24, 2025

Cherokee Nation Principal Chief Chuck Hoskin Jr. participated in a historic signing ceremony Tuesday with U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to formally acknowledge the transfer of operations of the Claremore Indian Hospital from the Indian Health Service to Cherok ... read more »

OKM Music to Host Annual Oktoberfest on Oct. 4 in Downtown Bartlesville

Sep 24, 2025

Bartlesville’s cultural calendar will be in full swing next month as OKM Music hosts its annual Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, Oct. 4, from 4 to 9 p.m. at 4th Street and Dewey Avenue in downtown Bartlesville. The family-friendly festival combines the traditional spirit of a German O ... read more »

Nowata High School Launching Mentorship Program

Sep 23, 2025

Nowata High School is introducing a new mentorship program, and are looking for people to join the program.   To be a mentor, applicants must be 21 years or older and pass a background check through Nowata Public Schools. Mentors are asked to commit two hours per month, preferably ov ... read more »

Osage County Man Sentenced on Federal Child Sexual Abuse, Pornography Charges

Sep 23, 2025

An Osage County man was sentenced Tuesday on federal charges of sexual abuse of a minor in Indian Country and receipt of child pornography. 43-year-old Caleb Paul Toothman, of Prue, was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison followed by a lifetime of supervised release. Upon his release, Too ... read more »

Rocket Launch in Pawhuska Taking Place This Weekend

Sep 23, 2025

The High Frontier Rocket Launch is set to take place this weekend at the Pawhuska Municipal Airport. The Tulsa Rocketry Club will be putting on the 21st annual event and there will be several different things going on, including two different contests for participants to enter. Council member Ell ... read more »

BPD Seeks Reserve Officers

Sep 23, 2025

The Bartlesville Police Department is calling on civic-minded individuals to serve their community by joining the Bartlesville Police Reserve, a volunteer law enforcement unit that plays a vital role in public safety operations across the city.   The Reserve Officer program offers a ... read more »

Arvest Wealth Management to Offer Retirement Lunch & Learn for Employees and Retirees of Phillips 66/ConocoPhillips/Chevron Phillips

Sep 23, 2025

Arvest Wealth Management will host a lunch and learn focused on securing one’s financial future for current and past employees of Phillips 66, ConocoPhillips and Chevron Phillips on Oct. 7 at 12 p.m. at Arvest’s downtown Bartlesville location, 100 SE Frank Phillips Blvd.   ... read more »

Osage Nation Reacquires Historic Mound

Sep 23, 2025

The Osage Nation Historic Preservation Office has announced in a press release that they have re-acquired Sugarloaf Mound. This is sacred ground constructed somewhere between 600 and 1200 AD when the Osage people occupied Missouri. Sugarloaf Mound is the oldest human made structure in St. Lou ... read more »

Severe Weather Threat Increases During Overnight, Tuesday Morning Hours

Sep 22, 2025

Multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms with heavy rainfall potential are likely from early Tuesday morning through daybreak Wednesday morning with a level 2 out of 5 risk for severe weather in the Bartlesville area.   News On 6 Meteorologist Stephen Nehrenz has the latest. ... read more »

UPDATE: Water Line Break in Bartlesville

Sep 22, 2025

UPDATE 4 PM: Water service should be restored within the next 30 minutes to one hour to all homes and businesses except those in the vicinity of the leak. This includes the Oak Park subdivision and the area of Sunset Boulevard and Herrick. These areas should see water service restored later ... read more »

Bruin Brigade Named Broken Arrow Invitational Grand Champions

Sep 23, 2025

The Bartlesville High School Bruin Brigade marching band was named Grand Champion of the Broken Arrow Invitational Contest. The Invitational included nine marching bands from Oklahoma and Missouri competing for the title. The Bruin Brigade received outstanding music, outstanding general effec ... read more »

Bartlesville Man Charged With Assault

Sep 22, 2025

A Bartlesville man is facing felony charges after allegedly striking multiple victims and making threats to another victim with a baseball bat. 31-year-old Darrell Cooper was charged on Monday with assault with a dangerous weapon and two counts of assault and battery. According to the Bar ... read more »